I-20 over Saluda River
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 5MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004604
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 657 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Saluda River in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 88,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,492 by 2043. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-20 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 over Saluda River carry?
About 88,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Saluda River?
The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.